Friday, March 29, 2024

What kind of Christmas songs are kids learning?

  Christmas songs are one of the few American traditions where pretty much everyone can sing together regardless of cultural, ethnic, or religious background.  I...

Why Audio Isn't Compelling to the Masses: The problem of Speakers and the Audio...

I was recently at a BestBuy that didn't feature a Magnolia section. Because I wasn't in a particular rush, I decided to walk...

Is High-Resolution Music a Farce? The Question of Provenance

The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci has resided at The Louvre in Paris since 1797. Mona Lisa image courtesy of WikiArt.org In the art-world,...

Questioning Authority in Music: Lamenting the Death of the Penguin Guide to Recorded Classical...

I was recently recalling one of my trips to Tower Records. For those who remember, Tower Records was a massive music store. The...

That Old Time Radio and Music

I've always preferred local coffee shops to the large chains.  Part of the charm, I will confess, is the more laid back, no...

Reader Questions: Speaker Upgrade on a budget—used Paradigm Studio or Magnepan MMG?

I occasionally get reader questions via email. If those question are of broader interest, I like to address them here.  I received an...

Would You Clean Your Vinyl Records with Wood Glue?

I love cleaning my vinyl collection.  A clean LP, free of dirt or dust is as pristine as a CD—it has none of...

Is there a difference between cheap and expensive HDMI Cables?

  I'm sure you've gone into a store and someone's tried to sell you an expensive HDMI cable....

Caution: See Page 10 Before Playing

Today I did something I rarely do anymore: I purchased a CD, Star Tracks, by Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra.  As I liberated...

Where to Get High Quality Cables for Audiophile and Home Theater Use

From time to time, I get some nice emails from readers.  I try to answer each email personally.  Yesterday, I received an email from...

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